Fine Structure

Parasite Archeology

Cordyceps is always a popular parasite to bring up due to it's fascinating behavior modification and gruesome end result - it invades insects, forcing them to climb trees and then emerging from the back of their head.

But tracing these parasites back into the fossil record is one of few ways to make Cordyceps even more awesome. Read more about fossilized parasite evidence at The Loom.

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/loom/2010/08/18/now-bring-me-a-t-rex-tapeworm/ ]

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